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Holiday Travel

Visiting family or taking a vacation this holiday season? When you’re on the road, keep your child safe and secure with these travel tips. Factor in Safety in Your Holiday Travels | Safe Kids Worldwide

Carbon Monoxide Safety

With the lower temperatures, families are using furnaces, heaters and other devices that increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. This guide has all you need to know to keep your kids safe from carbon monoxide: Carbon Monoxide | Safe Kids Worldwide

Safe Toys & Gift Month

December is the month for toys. Whether you’re giving toys to others, or your child is receiving them. There are some steps you can take to reduce the chances of injury: Toy Safety | Safe Kids Worldwide

Fall Back Daylight Saving Time

November 3

As daylight saving time ends, you’re setting all your clocks back an hour. Why not also take the time for an important safety action? Check your smoke alarm batteries after you change your clocks today.

National Injury Prevention Day

October 9

It’s National Injury Prevention Day! Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children 1–18 years old in the United States. To help stop injuries, we’re joining partners in the injury prevention community to raise awareness. Whether that’s by shining a green light, wearing green, or participating in one of the many events across the nation. Learn more: National Injury Prevention Day (injuryfree.org).

National Seat Belt Day

November 14

It’s National Seat Belt Day! Do you use your seat belt on every ride? Buckling up on every ride is the single most important thing a family can do to stay safe in the car. If you’re not sure if your child is ready for the seat belt alone, do the Safety Belt Fit Test. If your child doesn’t pass the test, then they still need a belt-positioning booster seat to keep them safe. Find information on the Safety Belt Fit Test here: Seat belts | Safe Kids Worldwide

Thanksgiving Cooking Safety

November 21

Around the holidays, little ones love to become little helpers! As you pull out your favorite recipes, keep these cooking safety tips in mind to protect yourself and your kids:

Avoid carrying or holding a child while cooking on the stove.

• Avoid carrying or holding a child while cooking on the stove.
• Use the back burners of your stove and turn pot handles away from the edge.
• Check to make sure appliance cords are coiled and away from counter edges.
• Take a minute to test your smoke alarms.
• Use this time to explain and model safe cooking behaviors for your children. Check out these tips to stay safe in the kitchen: Cooking Safety Parent Checklist| Safe Kids Worldwide

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month

It’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month! Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can cause severe health risks, especially in children. CO comes from many household appliances, and the risk of CO poisoning increases as the weather cools off, our windows are closed, and the use of heaters and portable generators increases. Follow these tips for CO safety: Carbon Monoxide | Safe Kids Worldwide

Holiday Safety (travel, toy, storage, fire, cooking)

Here’s a tip for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone else who may be hosting families with young kids! Keep medicine up and away. Kids get into medication in all sorts of places, in purses and nightstands. The best way to avoid any potential problems is to plan ahead. Share these tips to stay safe during the holidays: Holidays | Safe Kids Worldwide

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

It’s SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Awareness Month. By following these expert tips, you can create a safe place for your baby to sleep Sleep Safety and Suffocation | Safe Kids Worldwide

International Walk to School Day

October 9

Today is International Walk to School Day - a reminder that we share our streets and neighborhoods with our most vulnerable road users, kids! Take time today to talk to the children in your life about being safe while walking to and from school. Remind them to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street. Always walk on sidewalks or paths, cross at street corners, and use traffic signals and crosswalks. Learn more at Pedestrian Safety | Safe Kids Worldwide.

Fire Prevention Week

October 6-12

Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home. NFPA Fire Prevention Week (FPW)

Home Fire Drill Day

October 12

Today is Home Fire Drill Day. Do you have a home fire escape plan? Practice with your family by having fire drills at home, just like you do at school and work. Use this fire escape worksheet to create your plan today. https://www.safekids.org/other-resource/home-fire-escape-plan-pdf

National Teen Driver Safety Week

October 21-25

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Finally getting behind the wheel as a new driver is exciting! Talk to your teens about being careful, alert, and focused while driving. Check out these resources on how to talk to your teens: Teen Drivers | Safe Kids Worldwide.

National School Bus Safety Week

October 21-25

The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off! Drivers who ignore extended stop arms and flashing red lights put kids at risk. It is best practice to always stop if there’s a school bus. Find school bus stop safety tips at School Bus Safety | Safe Kids Worldwide

Halloween

October 31

Halloween should be scary for the right reasons: haunted houses, spooky movie nights, and cool costumes. Keep a day full of sweet treats from going sour. It’s important to stay alert and be a safe pedestrian when trick-or-treating. Head to https://safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety- tips to learn more.

Baby Safety Month

Think like a baby! Look at things from your baby's level to keep those cute and curious crawlers safe in your home. Crawling around on your hands and knees can help you see hazards that may not be obvious to the adult eye; for more safety tips, go to: https://www.safekids.org/baby.

National Child Passenger Safety Week

Sept. 15-21, 2024

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! In 2021, more than a third of children (under 13) who died while riding in passenger vehicles were unrestrained.

We’re here to provide parents and caregivers with the knowledge and resources to choose and use the right seat, every ride, every time. Learn more at: https://www.safekids.org/car-seat.

National Rail Safety Week

Sept. 16-20, 2024

Teenagers are at higher risk than other age groups of being injured by a train, yet less than half of parents have had a conversation about rail safety with their children. Talk to your children about railroad safety today. https://www.safekids.org/railroad-safety.

Concussion Awareness Day

September 20

You can’t see a concussion. Some may not have or report symptoms until hours, days, or weeks after the injury. For more information on concussions, go to https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/.

Seat Check Saturday

September 21

Back to School (Walk, Bike, Roll, School Bus and Rail)

Back-to-school season has arrived! If your kids are walking to school this year, please take a few minutes to cover some tips on staying safe. It sounds elemental, but remind kids to always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street and keep looking until they’re safely on the other side. Teach kids to put phones, headphones, and devices down while crossing the street; it’s especially important to reinforce this message with teenagers. Use sidewalks or paths whenever possible and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Kids younger than 10 should cross the street with an adult if possible. Most kids can’t accurately judge the speed and distance of oncoming cars until that age. https://www.safekids.org/tip/pedestrian-safety-tips

Vehicular Heatstroke

Help prevent heatstroke. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel are trained to respond to these situations. One call could save a life. https://www.safekids.org/heatstroke

ATV Safety

The AAP recommends that children under 16 who are too young to have a driver’s license should not be allowed to operate or ride off-road vehicles. If children do operate ATVs, remember these tips:
• Make sure the ATV is the right size for the child’s age.
• Have the child wear safety gear, including a helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves.
• ATVs are designed to be operated off-highway and should not be operated on public or paved roads.
• Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV.

National Breast-Feeding Month (Safe Sleep)

Independence Day
July 4, 2024

Happy Fourth of July! Keep your kids safe this weekend by leaving the fireworks to

Parents’ Day
July 23, 2024

Beach/Open
Water Safety

Swimming in lakes, rivers, oceans, and other open water poses hazards you won’t find in a swimming pool. These tips can help kids stay safe:
• Use designated swimming and recreational areas whenever possible. There are usually signs posted regarding hazards and lifeguard schedules.
• Be aware of “hidden hazards” like uneven surfaces, rip currents, and undertows, which can make swimming or playing in open water dangerous even for experienced swimmers. And talk to your kids about them.
• When entering unfamiliar water, it’s always best to enter feet first and swim in slowly. Encourage your kids to ease into the water before heading out too deep and to be extra aware of their surroundings.
• When kids are in open water, make sure they agree to swim with a partner every time. It’s a good rule for when they’re just hanging out or playing in the surf as well.
• Consider a life jacket. Beach time is the perfect time to fit your kids with a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, which is a quick, easy way to help your kids stay safe and to help you worry less so the whole family can have fun. https://www.safekids.org/tip/swimming-safety-tips

Summer Travel Safety

Home Safety Month

National CPR & AED Awareness Week
June 1 – June 7

Father’s Day - Summer Safety Grilling
June 16

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads working hard to keep their kids safe. We appreciate you! If your family is celebrating by enjoying the warm weather and firing up the grill, here are some tips to keep your kids, and yourself, safe:
• Position the grill well away from foot traffic and play areas. Areas along siding, deck railings, out from under eaves and overhanging branches could also be potentially dangerous.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill area by declaring a three-foot “kid-free zone” around the grill.
• Keep all matches and lighters away from children. Teach your children to report any loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately.: https://www.safekids.org/blog/6-grilling-tips-keep-your-kids-safe

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

June 20

Fireworks Safety

Vehicular Heatstroke

Pedestrian Safety

Child Passenger Safety Technician Month

Global Youth Traffic Safety Month

Did you know that children living in poorer nations are more at risk for road traffic injuries? During Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, learn how we all can help make roads safer for young pedestrians. https://www.safekids.org/walkingsafelytips

Motorcycle Safety Month

Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be hard to see in traffic. Check for motorcycles! For more safety tips, go to: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycles

National Bike Safety Month

May is National Bike Safety Month. There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: It offers fun, freedom, and exercise, and it’s good for the environment! Before you ride, learn how to properly fit a helmet for your child. https://www.safekids.org/video/safety-seconds-bike-helmets

Water Safety Month

May is Water Safety Month. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or a dip in the community or backyard pool, you can ensure that swimming is as safe as it is fun by following a few basic safety tips. Learn more about water safety: http://bit.ly/296e2Zv

National Heatstroke Prevention Day

May 1, 2024

On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, we remind you to “Look Before You Lock” and never leave a child alone in a car, not even for a minute. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 right away. https://www.safekids.org/heatstroke

Safe Kids Week

May 5-11,2024

It’s Safe Kids Week! Take simple steps to keep your kids safe. https://www.safekids.org/safe-kids-week

National Bike to School Day

May 8,2024

Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 8. This is the perfect opportunity to do a helmet fit test with your kids! Here’s how in three simple steps:
1. Eyes: Put the helmet on your head. Look up. You should see the bottom rim of the helmet.
2. Ears: Make sure the straps form a “V” under the ears when buckled. The straps should be a little tight but comfortable.
3. Mouth: Open your mouth as wide as you can. Does the helmet hug your head? If not, tighten the strap.
Voila, you’re done! Something as simple as wearing a helmet (properly!) can make a big difference in keeping your child safe. https://www.safekids.org/tip/bike-safety-tips

National Safe Boating Week

May 18-24, 2024

It’s National Safe Boating Week, so check out our website for ways to keep kids safe on the open water.

Memorial Day Weekend

May 27,2024

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. As you look forward to swimming, boating, and barbecuing, keep safety in mind.: https://www.safekids.org/blog/top-5-summer-safety-tips

National Automated Vehicle Day

May 31,2024

With more autonomous vehicles on the road, it’s important to think about what child passenger safety looks like in a world with self-driving cars. Learn more: https://www.safekids.org/AVs/about-initiative

National Youth Sports Safety Month

Game-changing strategies you can use to keep young athletes from getting injured. Sports | Safekids

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Focusing on the road and the task of driving is priority one when behind the wheel. Buckle Up Phone Down every trip, every time, everyone! Distracted Driving | Missouri Department of Transportation

National Window Safety Week

April 1-7, 2024

To prevent falls and injuries, move chairs and other furniture away from windows. Find more tips at A Window to Safety | Safekids

National Walking Day

April 4, 2024

On National Walking Day, here’s a good reminder for everyone! Walking Safely Tips | Safekids

Playground Safety Week

April 21-27, 2024

It’s Playground Safety Week! The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends playgrounds with surfaces that are made of wood chips, mulch, sand, or pea gravel (12 or more inches deep), or mats made of safety-tested rubber or rubber-like material. Playground Safety Tips | Safekids

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 27, 2024

Take Back Day is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On Saturday, April 27, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: Takeback Day | DEA.gov.

Daylight Savings Begins (Spring Forward Smoke Alarms)

March 10

While setting your clocks for daylight saving time, test your smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly. Fire Safety | Safe Kids Worldwide

National Sleep Awareness Week

March 10-16

It’s Sleep Awareness Week. Check out the Safe Infant Sleep Checklist: Safe Infant Sleep Checklist | Safe Kids Worldwide

National Poison Prevention Week

March 17-23

Everyday products such as vitamins, ointments, and eye drops may not be prescribed medication, but they can be just as harmful if they get into kids' hands. Remember to take extra care to store these items at home safely. Poison Prevention Tips | Safe Kids Worldwide

National Poison Prevention Week

March 17

Today is the first day of National Poison Prevention Week! When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you 24/7. Poison Centers are open 24/7/365 with fast, free, confidential, and expert advice for questions and emergencies! 1-800-222-1222.

National Poison Prevention Week

March 18

Keeping track of medications and refills is a lot of work! Poison Help is here for you when you have questions or concerns if:
💊 the refill looks different
💊 you might have mixed up a
medication
💊 the print is hard to read and/or
💊 you took a double dose When you aren’t sure, Poison Help is here for you 24/7 with confidential, expert advice. And it’s free! Save the Poison Help line to your phone so you don’t have to search: 1-800-222-1222.

National Poison Prevention Week

March 19

A concerned friend is a good friend. If you aren’t sure what substance your friend has taken, if they may have taken too much, or are concerned, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222. Poison Help is here for you and your friend 24/7 with confidential, nonjudgmental, and free expert advice.

National Poison Prevention Week

March 20

What are you doing right now? Take less than a minute and save the Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, on your phone. You never know when you’ll need it.
Remember:
✅ The Poison Help line is staffed by
experts
✅ The service is free

National Poison Prevention Week

March 21

Curious kids can get into…well, everything. That’s why you can ask Poison Centers anything! When your child is curious, Poison Help is here for you 24/7. There is no judgment, just fast, free, confidential, and expert advice. Save this number when they’re little and use it for a lifetime: 1-800-222-1222.

National Poison Prevention Week

March 22

Did you know Poison Centers offer free, expert advice on a variety of topics? Call Poison Help with questions about medications, cleaning products, insect bites, food poisoning, and liquid nicotine, to name a few! When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you 24/7. 1-800-222-1222.

National Poison Prevention Week

March 23

Remember, Poison Help is here for you 24/7 when the unexpected happens. Don’t forget to save the Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222. Learn more about their services and ways to keep your loved ones safe at Home - Missouri Poison Center.

National Cleaning Week

March 24-30

Spring cleaning? Remember to store your cleaning supplies safely out of sight and out of reach of children. Learn more: Poison | Safe Kids Worldwide

National Burn Awareness Week February 4-10, 2024

National TV Safety Day February 10, 2024

National Bath Safety Month

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Fire Safety (Family fire escape plans)

National Passenger Safety Week January 21-27, 2024